Yearly Archives: 2026

How long CCTV footage stays available depends mainly on storage capacity and how the system is configured. There's no universal "30-day" rule for every CCTV system. What Determines Recording Time?…

Local CCTV Recording A wired IP CCTV system may record cameras locally to an NVR — Network Video Recorder. The cameras communicate with equipment on the local network rather than…

If you're buying a CCTV system, it's easy to assume 4K security cameras are automatically better than 2K cameras. On paper, 4K provides more resolution. But resolution isn't the only…

There's no magic number of CCTV cameras that every house needs. For some Melbourne homes, four well-positioned cameras can provide excellent coverage. Larger or more complex properties may require considerably…

If one Wi-Fi router can't cover your whole house, two common solutions are mesh Wi-Fi and wireless access points. Both can improve coverage, but they work differently. What Is Mesh…

Yes — in many cases, Ethernet ports can be added to an existing home without needing to renovate the entire property. The difficulty depends on how the house was constructed…

NBN Box in the Wrong Location? Here's What You Can Do Your NBN connection works perfectly. There's just one problem. The equipment has ended up in a bedroom, garage or…

Is UniFi Worth It for a Home Network? UniFi equipment is commonly associated with offices and commercial networks, but we're seeing more homeowners considering it for their own properties. So…

Wi-Fi Dead Zones at Home? Don't Automatically Buy an Extender You've got fast NBN. The router works perfectly in the living room. Then you walk upstairs and suddenly Netflix buffers,…